Kane District “This Week”
Joe Patterson’s sister Colleen
Tammy Hay, Connellsville District Administrative Assistant
Those in transition during this appointment season
Larry Bridge
Bill Beatty family, passing of his mother
JOYS Pastor Bill, His chemo pill treatment is working. His white cell count is going down. PTL!! They switched him to a new chemo pill treatment this week. He is tired, but doing wel
UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST
July 2: Strawberry Festival Greenwood UMC 10 a.m.
July 15: Clergy Pre – Conference Briefing Kane: First 10a.m
July 22: Kane District Family Picnic Evergreen Park, Kane 4p
July 24: Kane District Clergy Pre – Conference Briefing Warren: First 10a.m
July 27 – 30: Mission u 4 day Event California University of Pa: Youth and Children’s School
July 29: Duke Center Pie Sale at Old Home Days Otto Township Park
August 6 – 16: Summer Residential Licensing School @ Olmsted Manor
August 7: UMW District Leadership Team Meeting – Olmsted Manor
August 12: Old Home Day Greenwood UMC
September 16 – 17: Kyle Winkler Evans Memorial
September 26: Clergy Gathering Hickman Hall
October 15: Laity Sunday
WELCOME TO KANE DISTRICT
Bill, Lori, Rachel, & Eliana Beatty from Corry: First to Warren: Grace
Benjamin & Susan Zimmerman from Greensburg: Otterbein to Allegany Headwaters
Nate & Holly Fugate & son, Israel from Lakeside UMC DuBois to Pittsfield: Otterbein
Ralph & Mary Culp from retirement to Warren: Covenant|
Beth Rosler to Duke Center/ Rew
Ken & Sharon Bailey to Sinnamahoning/Sterling Run
Missy & Steve Smith to Benezette Charge ( Benezette/Caledonia/Weedville)
ONLINE LAY SEVANT MINISTRIES ADVANCED COURSES
Offered by BeADisciple.com —Schedule of classes See full list of upcoming webinars atgbod.org/webinars
Birthdays: JULY: 2nd Glea Foor, 8th Don Bloomster, 10th Beth McClymonds, 12th Karen Trask, 12th Cabot Hernan, 14th Daniel Tennies, 17th Kathy Martin, 18th Joshua McClymonds, 20th Gail Cook, 22nd Mark Hecht, 28th Roger Peterson, 31st Donna Reitz
Anniversaries: JULY: 5th Larry & Kathy Neal, 7th Boll & Nila Schneider, 11th Fred & Blanche Moore
25th Matt & Laura Blake, 30th Roger & Abbi Peterson
PAST DUE - CLERGY EVALUATION CONTINUING EDUCATION REPORT & ANNUAL PARSONAGE INSPECTION FUND BALANCE
Due in the District Office by Monday, May 15th.
INFORMATIONAL UPDATES
CAMPING & RETREAT MINISTRY INITIATIVE
Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi announced at the 2017 Annual Conference that the conference is being called to raise $5 million in four years for our Western PA Camps and Olmsted Retreat Center. (That is double what we raised for Imagine No Malaria!) Watch for more details as this initiative unfolds.
EASTBROOK MISSION BARN MAGNET AND T-SHIRT SALE
Show your support by purchasing a magnet for the suggested donation of $5 each or $15 each for a T-shirt. To place an order, call the Mission Barn at 724-856-8241. Make checks payable to: Eastbrook Mission Barn, 226 Church Lane, New Castle, PA 16101. MORE INFORMATION
PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY 2017 SUMMER NEWSLETTER
Please help us promote prison ministry throughout Western Pennsylvania. Here is the link for theSummer 2017Newsletter.Click on any of the red links to open and download the newsletter from our new website www.wpapom.org:
BEYOND THE BAKE SALE!
For congregations grown weary of the same old events, United Methodist Communications offers some variations on familiar ideas. Read story
MISSION OF PEACE
Each year a group of youth and young adults from the Northeastern Jurisdiction travel shortly after Christmas on a Mission of Peace to another area of the globe. Applications are available now for the 2018 MOP to Cuba. It’s scheduled from about December 28, 2017- January 12, 2018. Applications are due to Greg Cox by Feb. 1, 2017. Get application.
RELIGION AND RACE ANNOUNCES 2017 CORR ACTION FUND GRANT
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), The United Methodist Church's racial justice agency, announced that the CORR Action Fund (CAF) will be releasing the United States Program Grants for 2017-2020 with $750,000 in available funding. Applications will be accepted starting May of 2017 with a deadline of August 2017.
GCORR is seeking to fund innovative and bold initiatives that will support vital conversations about race, cultural diversity, xenophobia, and systemic equity.
UMC churches and other UMC entities in the United States are invited to apply for funding to disrupt racism and xenophobia by working with a community partner or alliance. Learn more about the CORR Action Fund grant here.
KANE DISTRICT HERE & THERE PROJECT;
Zaka East Sanctuary, Zimbabe and Ruth M. Smith Home
To support the projects donations are sent to:
The United Methodist Center 1204 Freedom Rd. PO Box 5002 Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-02204
Use #ZIMKA on your check for support to Zaka East Project & on Ruth M. Smith Center #00110
Kane District Ramps Ministry
We serve those with a short or long term need for a ramp to safely enter and exit their homes and have no other funding source.
We provide semi-permanent ramps that can be relocated if the recipient no longer needs the ramp
We are funded through offerings from participating churches, private donations, grants and fund raisers.
Rick Nelson 563-4351 or Chris Swanson 945-6975 or . Donations can be sent to the Kane District Office mark as ramp donation
Thanks to the Congregations of; Marienville UMC, Shinglehouse , Barnes Sugar Grove, Russell, & Evans Memorial, Port Allegany Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Thanks to; Tim & Kelley Roff, Dotty Louise Christy
JULY
WORSHIP, BASEBALL and FIREWORKS!
Join Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and the Erie-Meadville District for UM Night at UPMC Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves, on Sunday, July 2. Bishop Cynthia will preach from atop the third- base dugout during a community worship experience at 4:30 p.m.Then she’ll throw out a ceremonial first pitch before the start of the baseball game. Info at Facebook event page or email .
GREENWOOD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
July 2nd is the annual Strawberry Festival at Greenwood UMC. It begins at 10:00 a.m. This event is a major fund raiser for the church. Monies raised helps with the upkeep of the church building.
Life-Changing Men’s Gathering
About 1,000 men are expected to come together for workshops, worship, service and fellowship at the National Gathering of United Methodist Men on July 7-8. Held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, the event will inspire attendees to embrace new possibilities for ministry and discipleship. Learn more. Go to UMM event website
CHURCH OFFICE PROFESSIONALS' RETREAT
July 9-11, 2016: This retreat is designed for those brave souls who serve our churches and ministries in administrative roles. Our church administrators constantly pour into the lives of others; now it's their turn to be replenished. You are invited to spend time away from the office and in fellowship with people who understand why you need a break! MORE INFORMATION
RED BIRD FAMILY TEAM
July 9-15, 2017
UTH4MISSION
Summer 2017: Hands on service, worship and fellowship for Youth grades 6 -12 at Pitt at Johnstown. Estimated cost: $275. www.wpaumc.org/youth It’s July 10-14th New this year is a commuter rate!Join us as we serve the Johnstown community through work and outreach projects.Contact Amanda Gilligan at the conference center with questions.
MISSION U
July 2017: Service and learning for Kids, Teens & Adults at Cal U. www.wpaumc.org/missionu
Wesbury’s 5K CHICKEN RUN
5K Run/Walk/1 Mile Walk on Saturday, July 15th. Info: 814-332-9022
Wesbury’s 28th ANNUAL Chicken BBQ & CRAFT FAIR
Sunday, July 16th from 11 am to 5 pm on Wesbury’s campus. Call The Wesbury Foundation for more information at 814-332-9712.
KANE DISTRICT CLERGY PRE – CONFERENCE BRIEFINGS
Clergy must sign up for one of the two pre –conference briefings . July 15th at Kane: First or July 24th at Warren: First. Both briefings will begin at 10:00 a.m. Contact Chris or 945 - 6975
OLDER ADULT RETREAT
Olmsted Manor July 17-21, 2017 (Mon. dinner – Friday lunch)
Theme: “Stained Glass Windows: Letting God’s Holy Spirit Shine!”
Deans: Mrs. Lois Hiles and Mrs. Glenda Merritt
Bible Teacher: Rev. Bruce K. Merritt
Music Director: Robin Swank
Cost: Tuition: $16.00 + Room and Board: $264 = $280 Price includes class, 4 nights stay, 12 meals, evening entertainment Camperships available for first time attenders!
For more information: Olmsted Manor P.O. Box 8, Ludlow, Pa. 16333 814-945-6512
, www.olmstedmanor.org
Glenda and Bruce Merritt 1268 Fells Church Rd, Belle Vernon, Pa. 15012 724-379-4502
Thank you for any publicity that you can give this retreat. It is a week of Bible teaching, worship, fun, good food, and fellowship. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
KANE DISTRICT CLERGY FAMILY PICNIC
July 22nd our annual clergy family picnic will be held at Evergreen Park in the pavilion located on Park Avenue. Gather at 4:00 p.m. The district will provide meat, condiments, table setting and drink. Please bring something to pass. RSVP requested by July 14th.
We welcome you to bring games or music to share.
SHORT-TERM MISSION PROJECT OPPORTUNITY AT CHERRY RUN CAMP
Cherry Run Campseeks volunteers to help the week prior to camp, July 24-July 28, to clean and prepare the grounds and buildings for the many campers who will be attending this year's camp. Work one day or as many as you are able.
Volunteers also needed to assist the camp cook inpreparingand servingmeals. Individual volunteers or a team of four are needed each day to assist the cook. Contact Judy McQueen at 724-846-7565 or .
Awaken 2017
The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts will explore what it means to engage in transformative worship in communities full of complexityand conflictduring itsAwaken 2017 convocation. Early bird registration is open for the July 24-27 event in Little Rock, Ark. Get details.
CHERRY RUN CAMP MEETING
A Christ Centered Family Camp Saturday, July 29-Sunday, August 6, 2017 For over 150 years, Cherry Run Camp has been dedicated to the cause of Jesus Christ. Information on this year's camp meeting to be announced soon.
UMCOR SAGER BROWN TEAM
July 30-August 5, 2017 Join with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the work of disaster response and fighting poverty at Sager Brown, their main warehouse and shipping depot. Volunteers engage in local outreach and in preparing relief supply kits as signs of comfort and hope to a community in distress. Age 16+. Estimate cost: $650.
ALGONQUIN CANOE TRIP
Monday, July 31, 2017 to Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Cost of the trip: $450 for 18 years old and older & $420 for under 18. Space is limited. Details to follow. Register.
UM A.R.M.Y.
www.ne.umarmy.org.
AUGUST
LICENSING SCHOOL
Applications are now online for the Summer Residential Licensing School. It runs from August 6-16 at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center. Get details and application.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Maureen Ryan Griffin, August 4-6, 2016
We invite you to come and explore the benefits writing can provide—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.Our time together will be ideal for beginners as well as for seasoned writers as we explore the renewal and deepening of our relationship with God, self, others, and the world. MORE INFORMATION
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GENEROSITY AND STEWARDSHIP
The UM Foundation of WPA offers eight scholarships for laity to attend at Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio from August 6-9. It’s for clergy and laity involved in stewardship, finance or development.Scholarship information at 800-743-2128. Get details.
UMVIM ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST
Location Brisas del Mar, Colombia. For a form contact the Mission Team Leader, Dr. David Stains, at 518 Fronheiser Street, Johnstown, PA 15902, 814-539-0044 or 539-0532. Email at .
THE 5TH ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT
Thursday, August 17, 2017. Enjoy discounted tickets for the Pirates-Cardinals game at 7:05 pm and stay after the game to hear from Manager Clint Hurdle and many more Pirates Players and Coaches discuss how faith has impacted their lives, both on and off the field. The Faith Night presentation will last approximately 45 minutes. Early bird pricing for groups of 15 or more. Contact Chad Glover at (412) 325-4756 or or Ryan Vizzini at (412) 325-4777 or .
AT THE LORD’S TABLE
School of Congregational Development Thursday, August 17 – Sunday, August 20 in Atlanta, Georgia. Register at www.SCDUMC.org. Scholarships for racial-ethnic leaders and small-church leaders are available
Pre-conference Session: $25, Regular: $375 by July 15, Late/on-site: $425,Seminary Student: $175 by July 15, Book your hotel before July 5, 2017
SEPTEMBER
2017 DISABILITY RETREAT AT OLMSTED MANOR
September 10-12, 2017 The 2017 Disability Retreat “We Belong” will be at Olmsted Manor on September 10-12, 2017. This retreat is for anyone who lives with a disability and their caregivers. Cost is $141.50 per person. *Financial assistance is available. Please contact Olmsted Manor for more information.
INSTALLATION SERVICE
Rev. Bob Zilhaver, Connellsville District Superintendent on Sunday, September 17. Details to be announced.
FIJI TEAM
Fall 2017 (Dates to be determined)
KYLE WINKLER AT EVANS’S MEMORIAL
September 16- 17 Kyle Winkler, author of Activating The Power Of God’s Word at Evan’s Memorial UMC 7:00p.m. on Saturday Evangelistic Service – followed by refreshments
Sunday 17th 9:30 a.m. Kyle will speak during the Sunday School Hour, morning worship and will conclude with an evangelistic service at 6:30 p.m. A Free will offering will be taken at each service.
As a sought – after speaker and frequent guest on Christian TV, Kyle is known for using his own story to boast in the power God’s Word for victory over fear, insecurity and issues of the past. He holds a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from Regent University. WWW.KYLEWINKLER.ORG
WPA CONFERENCE MINISTER’S CHORUS:
To be added to the Chorus’ e-mail distribution list, send an e-mail to Deb Rogosky ().
September 21, 2017 at Linesville/Harmonsburg UMC.
PARENTING TEENS SEMINAR
Duffy Robbins on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm in the Ingomar UMC Fellowship Hall, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh. Join us for this brand new event! Duffy will be sharing with us about how to be intentional about parenting our teens. He will help us understand teenage development in 2017 as well as how we can pass on our legacy of faith to them. For more information, contact Amanda Gilligan at or 724-776-2300 ext 224.
CLERGY GATHERING
September 26, 2017 save the date for an important Clergy Gathering concerning Missions with Stephanie Gottschalk in Hickman Hall at Olmsted Manor All clergy are encouraged to attend. 10: 00 a.m Clergy Gathering followed by lunch at 12:15 Groves Lodge